Sunday, March 26, 2017

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Count 25 stitches over on top of waist band. Attach yarn in 26th stitch.

Row 1: ch 1 in 26th stitch, sc in same stitch, sc in next 9sc, sc in next 10sc using back loop only, then sc in next 10sc using both loops; turn. (30sc)

[[You will work the front support piece into the front loops skipped for the middle 10sc]]

Row 2-3: ch1, sc in both loops of next 30sc; turn.

Row 4: ch1, sc in next 14sc, 2sc into next 2 stitches, sc in next 14sc; turn. (32sc)

Row 5: ch1, sc in next 14sc, 2sc in next stitch, sc in next 2sc, 2sc in next stitch, sc in next 14sc; turn. (34sc)

Row 6: ch1, sc in next 14sc, 2sc in next stitch, sc in next 4sc, 2sc in next stitch, sc in next 14sc; turn. (36sc)

Row 7: ch1, sc in next 14sc, 2sc in next stitch, sc in next 6sc, 2sc in next stitch, sc in next 14sc; turn. (38sc)

Row 8: ch1, sc in next 14sc, 2sc in next st, sc in next 8sc, 2sc in next st, sc in next 14sc; turn. (40sc)

Row 9-22: ch1, sc in next 40sc; turn.

Row 23: ch1, (the first 4sts are worked in back loop only) sc2tog, sc in next 2sc, sc in both loops for next 32sc, sc in back loops for next 2sc, and sc2tog in back loops of last 2sts; turn. (38sc)
[you will use the front loops skipped on the first 4sts and last 4sts of row 23 to sew the shoulder straps in place]

Row 24: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 34sc, sc2tog; turn. (36sc)

Row 25: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 32sc, sc2tog; turn. (34sc)

Row 26: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 30sc, sc2tog; turn. (32sc)

Row 27: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 28sc, sc2tog; turn. (30sc)

Row 28: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 26sc, sc2tog; turn. (28sc)

Row 29: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 24sc, sc2tog; turn. (26sc)

Row 30: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 22sc, sc2tog; turn. (24sc)

Row 31: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 20sc, sc2tog; turn. (22sc)

Row 32: ch1, sc3tog, sc in next 16sc, sc3tog; turn. (18sc)

Row 33: ch1, sc3tog, sc in next 12sc, sc3tog; turn. (14sc)

Row 34: ch1, sc3tog, sc in next 8sc, sc3tog; turn. (10sc)

Row 35: ch1, sc3tog, sc in next 4sc sc3tog; turn. (6sc)

Row 36: ch1, *sc3tog* twice; cut tail and weave in ends.

Front Support

You will now go back to the front loops that you skipped while starting the back support.

Row 1: In first front loop on the right, attach yarn and ch1. Sc in each 10 front loops across; turn. (10sc)

Row 2: ch1, sc in next 10sc; turn.

Row 3: ch1, 2sc in next st, sc in next 8sc, 2sc in next st; turn. (12sc)

Row 4: ch1, 2sc in next st, sc in next 10sc, 2sc in next st; turn. (14sc)

Row 5: ch1, 2sc in next st, sc in next 12sc, 2sc in next st; turn. (16sc)

Row 6: ch1, 2sc in next st, sc in next 14sc, 2sc in next st; turn. (18sc)

Row 7: ch1, 2sc in next st, sc in next 16sc, 2sc in next st; turn. (20sc)

Row 8: ch1, 2sc in next st, sc in next 18sc, 2sc in next st; turn. (22sc)

Row 9: ch1, 2sc in next st ,sc in next 20sc, 2sc in next st; turn. (24sc)

Row 10: ch1, 2sc in next st, sc in next 22sc, 2sc in next st; turn. (26sc)

Row 11: ch1, 2sc in next st, sc in next 24sc, 2sc in next st; turn. (28sc)

Row 12: ch1, 2sc in next st, sc in next 26sc, 2sc in next st; turn. (30sc)

Row 13-19: ch1, sc in next 30sc; turn. (30sc)

Row 20: ch1, sc in next 30sc; cut tail and weave in ends.

Now you will sew the front support to the back. I sewed rows 13-20 of front to rows 9-16 of back.

Shoulder Straps (Make 2)

Ch 51.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each 49ch across; turn. (50sc)

Row 2-3: ch1, sc in next 50sc; turn.

Attach the contrasting color and use for rest of strap.

Row 4: ch1, sc in next 50sc.

Now you will connect the strap to one side of the back support where the 4 front loops were skipped.

I used single crochets to sew on, picking up 4 stitches on the end of the strap.

After sewing on the strap to back support, you will work 50sc on the starting chain side of the strap.

Now you will sew the 2nd of the strap to the waist band on the opposite side of the carrier to make the straps cross each other. I used single crochets here as well to sew to the band. You can place the strap about 2" from the end of the waist band, or count the stitches. I attatched them by counting over 10sts from the end of the waist band and single crocheting into the 11th-14th sc. To end the strap, slip stitch into the first sc of the contrast color. Cut tail and weave in ends.

Now that all the pieces are made, I decided to add a border with the contrasting color over the whole carrier. If you start off at the bottom of a leg hole on the front support, you can work the bottom border over the whole thing in one try. Work around the side of the front support, down the side of the back support, all around the waist band (over the straps as well) and then back up the back support and down the last side of the front support.

To border the top of the carrier, I picked up a single crochet in the corner where the front and back support meet. I started across the top of the front support and then went around the top of the back support. To add a little extra detail, I crocheted shells across the top. Or you could just stick with sc around. To make the shell, I just skipped a little space (about the height of a double crochet) and put 5dc into the picked up stitch. Skip the same amount of space and slip stitch into the edge. Repeat around.

I wanted to add a little more to this carrier, so I made a simple bow for decoration.Bow
Ch32. Form a ring by making a slip stitch in the first ch.
Row 1: ch1, 32 hdc into each ch; join with slip stitch into first hdc.
Row 2-6: ch1, 32hdc around; join with slip stitch into first hdc.
Leave a really long tail to wrap around the bow. I took the original tail at the chain to scrunch the tube together for the bow effect. Weave in that end. Then with the long tail, wrap around the middle until you feel like it looks complete :) Tie a knot at the back so it doesn't unravel, then sew the bow onto the carrier.

Sunday, January 15, 2017

*If you use this pattern, whether for personal use or to sell the product, I do please ask that you give credit where credit is due. I spend quite a bit of time coming up with my designs and patterns and would appreciate if you share the love and let them know about my business as well :) Happy crocheting! You can follow/contact me on my Facebook page and at my Etsy shop*

Gummy Worms

the crochet sleeping fox

I wanted to share a free pattern with everyone that I came up with today! Gummy Worms is a crochet sleeping fox that my daughter has been asking me to make for quite some time now. Today I hooked it up for her within just a few hours and made sure to write down the pattern as I went. I hope you enjoy!

Tie off, leaving long tail to sew leg onto body. You can sew them on however you like, but I chose to flatten the ends. I stuffed the legs, leaving the top opening free of stuffing so I could flatten them and sew on that way. The picture below shows where I placed the legs on the stuffy.

And now you have your cuddly sleeping fox!

I don't mind if you sell items you make from this pattern (a little credit given would be nice ;) ), but please do not copy this pattern and sell it as your own. I hope you enjoy crocheting this cute little guy like I did!

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

After years of intending to write out my pattern, I have finally done it! I created these hats back in 2012 when I decided to crochet my kids a couple of Tom and Jerry costumes for Halloween. After being asked multiple times for the pattern, it is now complete and I'm excited! You can find the pattern for sale in my Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/listing/262024062/pattern-tom-and-jerry-crochet-hats If you come across any errors or confusion, please let me know and I will help you out!

About Me

I am a 26 year old mom who is learning to balance full-time work as a CNA, raising two kids and living a healthy lifestyle. All while trying to keep up my creative side with crocheting, knitting, baking and painting!